Both passengers and drivers might have damp clothes from walking through the rain and immediately getting into the car before their clothes are dry. This causes the car interior or seats to become damp from our clothes, leading to musty smells. After the rainy season ends, find some free time to make the musty smell in your car disappear in an instant...
Let's look at basic methods to reduce musty smells without spending a single baht, as follows... 1. Take the car to an open area, open all 4 doors and windows.
2. Remove items from the car for easier cleaning.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position or start the engine.
4. Press the A/C OFF button to prevent the air conditioner compressor from working.
5. Turn on the air conditioner at maximum fan speed for 2 minutes to expel moisture and odors.
6. Use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum dust from the seats.
7. Use a damp cloth, wrung out, to wipe away all dirt stains from the seats.
8. Use a damp cloth to clean the footrests, then dry them in the sun.
9. Put charcoal into a mesh bag and tie it securely with a string.
10. Place the wrapped charcoal under the seat to keep it out of the way.
11. Close the car doors and windows securely. Done. Just 11 easy steps without spending any money, and the musty smell in your car will return to its original fresh scent.
Air fresheners and borneol should not be kept in the car
Air fresheners can indeed eliminate odors, but they also have disadvantages. The vapor from substances in air fresheners circulates in the air conditioning system, accumulating and forming "slime" on air filters and evaporator coils. This slime contains moisture, making it easy for dust to accumulate thickly, causing blockages in the cooling system, and forcing the engine to work harder and consume more fuel.
If strong-scented air fresheners are inhaled for a long time, it can harm health, causing dizziness, sinus inflammation, or eye and skin irritation. Furthermore, borneol is also problematic because if exposed to sunlight or kept at high temperatures, it will evaporate and dissolve, causing eye irritation. When inhaled in large quantities for a long time, it causes dizziness, nasal irritation, and is also a type of carcinogen.
Air fresheners and borneol should not be kept in the car. While they can eliminate odors, they also have disadvantages. The vapor from substances in air fresheners circulates in the air conditioning system, accumulating and forming "slime" on air filters and evaporator coils. This slime contains moisture...